Alex Avila

4117 SW 2Oth Ave (786)704-6556

Gainesville, FL 32607 alexavila@ufl.edu

Objective
To become associated with an agricultural organization where I can utilize my
communication skills and gain further experience while enhancing the organization’s
productivity and reputation.

Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - Bachelor of Science, Major in Agricultural
Education and Communication
January 2020 - anticipated graduation August 2021

Miami Dade College, Miami, FL - Associates of Arts , Pathway to Major in Agriculture

January 2017 - December 2019

Work Experience

Banfield Pet Hospital, Gainesville, FL - Veterinary Assistant / Client Service Coordinator

July 2017 - present day

● Assist doctors in surgical procedures by taking vital signs and monitoring patients while
under anesthesia.
● Care for hospitalized patients by performing venipuncture, placing intravenous catheters,
and keeping accurate records of patient profiles.
● Coordinate client appointments and effectively communicate treatment plans for their
pets
● Communicate with clients on the preventive care schedules of their pets

William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, Miami, FL - VSAT Summer Intern/Poultry
Division
May 2016 - August 2016

● Assisted in animal husbandry by raising and caring for various species of poultry
● Practiced and taught state regulations to students while teaching the importance of
Biosecurity and the NPIP
● Maintained poultry houses to keep a safe and sanitary environment for chickens, peacocks
and quails living in the VSAT academy
Skills
 Bilingual in Spanish and English
 Database Management
 Effective Communicator
 Customer Service
 Time-Management

Awards
 University of Florida AEC Dean’s List Summer 2020
 FFA Star farmer award 2017
 Outstanding Supervised Agricultural Event 2017
 Poultry Showmanship Champion Miami-Dade County Fair 2017
 Poultry Showmanship Champion South Florida Fair 2018

References
 Jessica Davila (305)797-6101
 Ms. Davila has known me for more than three years and can attest for my
poultry knowledge and handling skills.

 Robert Capote (305)218-3489

 Mr. Capote has known me for my skills in beef production over the last 3
year and was the buyer of one of my grand champion steers. 

 Everal Miller (954)253-4807

 Mr. Miller was my high school mentor and supervisor during my
internship, he can credit my hard-working attributes and skills in animal
husbandry.

 Cindy Kinard (863)990-2324

 Ms. Kinard is the youth poultry leader for the state of Florida and can
clearly describe the knowledge and skills I have with poultry and the
NPIP.

 Alexa Grau (786)300-5227

 Ms. Grau is one of my current managers and can attest to my veterinary
assisting skills and database management skills that we both work on.